The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Doncaster
Cheapest price
£170
Average price
£171
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Doncaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Doncaster will cost around £171 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £170.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newport for Doncaster every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newport to Doncaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Doncaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 249 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£136 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newport to Doncaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Doncaster trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:51 Newport | 4h46 | 08:37 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:25 Newport | 4h30 | 08:55 Doncaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Doncaster
Trains from Newport to Doncaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 20:20 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Newport to Doncaster trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Newport and Doncaster from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Doncaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Doncaster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Doncaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Doncaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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